Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNantou DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryTaiwanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49%43%
Age4 yr21 yr
Price£69.95£84.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value57/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £70 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 4 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Who should buy Nantou?

Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Nantou 4 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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